PM Shehbaz directs Caretaker Punjab CM Mohsin Naqvi to immediately activate rescue teams to cope with the situation arising out of heavy rains in the province

ISLAMABAD, July 05 (SABAH): Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi to immediately activate rescue teams to cope with the situation arising out of heavy rains in the province.

According to a statement released by the Prime Minister Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed for ensuring coordination amongst the district administration, rescue 1122, PDMA and other relevant departments.  He directed that all necessary steps be taken for safety of live and property of the people.

Shehbaz Sharif said if the need arises, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and federal departments will also extend full support to Punjab government.

The Prime Minister said necessary steps should be taken for cautioning the people, alternative traffic arrangements and drainage of water.

Shehbaz Sharif also directed to take preemptive protection measures in other parts of the country as well during monsoon season. He said NDMA, PDMA and provincial and district administrations should provide assistance in preemptive arrangements.

He said measures need to be taken on urgent basis to avert urban flooding. He said steps should be taken to shift the people and livestock in rural areas to safer places.

Shehbaz Sharif directed that the prime minister office should be kept informed about all the arrangements.

Meanwhile, taking notice of the breakage of the power cable in Lahore, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an inquiry into the incident and directed to fix the responsibility whether negligence is not found on the part of the Lahore Electric Supply Company.

In a statement issued Wednesday, Shehbaz Sharif instructed Prime Minister Inspection Commission Chairman Brigadier Retired Muzaffar Ali Ranjha to submit a detailed investigation report regarding the incident. Shehbaz Sharif expresses deep grief, sorrow over death of three persons in rain related incidents in KPK

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of three persons in rain related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Commiserating with the bereaved families, the Prime Minister prayed for the departed souls.

The Prime Minister directed the provincial government to provide help to the victims and ensure treatment to the injured.